Director-Case Management

Baptist Memorial Health Care; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Case Management Director-RN to lead a team of case management professionals. You will oversee discharge planning, utilization review, and social services to align with organizational goals and patient care standards.

Qualifications include a BSN with 5 years acute care nursing and at least 2 years in case management; management experience is preferred. Licensure in the practicing state is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years acute care nursing required.
• 2 years in case management required.
• Leadership/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees case management staff including RNs, LPNs, social workers or assistants.
• Directs discharge planning, care coordination, utilization review and social services.
• Ensures compliance with clinical guidelines and organizational standards.
• Contributes to quality, patient satisfaction and financial performance.
• Manages budgeting and financial performance of the department.
• Collaborates with medical staff and administration to improve care efficiency.

Skills

Case management

Nursing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Case Management Director-RN oversees a staff of case management RNs, LPNs, Social Workers, and/or Case Management Assistants responsible for patient care coordination, discharge planning, utilization review, and social services. The director ensures alignment of objectives and initiative to support organizational goals. A Case Management Director-RN evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guideline and organizational standards.

Overview

Job Summary

Case Management Director-RN oversees a staff of case management RNs, LPNs, Social Workers, and/or Case Management Assistants responsible for patient care coordination, discharge planning, utilization review, and social services. The director ensures alignment of objectives and initiative to support organizational goals. A Case Management Director-RN evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guideline and organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees transition management and discharge planning to promote length of stay, care coordination, and patient flow.
• Ensures consistency in workflows, documentation, quality, and outcomes of the department.
• Participates and supports readmission reduction strategies.
• Contributes to overall quality, patient satisfaction, and financial goals.
• Works with medical staff, nursing, administration, and other disciplines to improve care, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Supports revenue cycle activities supporting utilization review, medical necessity, payor requirements, and denial prevention.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards, and CMS requirements.
• Accountable for budgeting and financial performance of the department.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises of all employees of the department.
• Provides opportunity for professional growth through continued education and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned while supporting the mission, vision, and values to enhance quality, utilization, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 5 years acute care nursing; 2 years of case management

Preferred/Desired

• Management experience

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelors Degree as Registered Nurse

Preferred/Desired

• Master’s degree as Registered Nurse

Training

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Current RN licenses in state which practicing